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title: 'Pickleball Fix'
author: 'Bev Crane'
date: '18-02-2022 07:16'
taxonomy:
    category:
        - blog
---

### Get ready for two fun-filled weeks of excitement at the pickleball courts. Lots going on!!

**Member/Open/Member (MOM) Charity Mixed Tournament**. Today's Mixed Doubles Tournament play ended this afternoon with winners receiving their medals. Stop by the Courts tomorrow 19th to cheer on your colleagues playing in the Ladies' and Men's sections of the Tournament. Get hotdogs, drinks, chips on sale with proceeds going to charity.

**Reminder: Sat. Cookout on Feb 19 at 5:30pm**. Following the Tournament, this Saturday’s cookout will feature fried chicken from Chef Gino so bring a side dish to share with 6-8 people if you have signed up.

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**SAVE THE DATE for the TPPC 40th Anniversary Day at the Courts on Feb. 25**. Invite your friends and neighbors to the 40th Anniversary TPPC festivities starting at 11am with Opening Ceremonies-Ribbon Cutting at the PARC Courts. From 12-4pm visit the Courts for a tour and/or to watch demonstrations of members playing in different events in 1-2 hour blocks (e.g., the ball machine, drills using the backboard and play events including Next Paddle Up, Skinny Singles, and Open Play). Grab a hotdog/burger, drink, chips, listen to some music, drink a beer, and enjoy a full day of pickleball! See all [details on Flyer here](https://www.tppickleballclub.org/other-files/40thOpenHouse.pdf)

**NOTE: Volunteers are still needed** to participate in Open Play, Next Paddle Up, and Skinny Singles events. Select a convenient time and sign up on the Den under Feb 25 or email tppcvolunteers@gmail.com. Your help is needed for the following: 2-3p & 3-4p Skinny Singles; 12-2p & 2-4p Open Play; 3-4p Ball Machine Thanks in advance for volunteering!

### Reminders

**--Nominations for Board Directors**. March 1 is the deadline for members to enter a nomination for the 2 available TPPC Board of Directors’ positions. To be considered, put your information (name, email, phone number) in the Pickleball box at the courts. Contact Pat Thayer, Chair of the Nominations Committee, with any questions.  

**--Annual Meeting**. You received the Announcement of the March 14 TPPC Annual Meeting on Feb 14. Minutes of the 2021 Annual Meeting for approval at the Annual Members’ Meeting and the Agenda for the Annual Directors’ Meeting of the BOD that follows [the General Meeting](https://tppickleballclub.org/club-news/annual-meeting-notice). The Agenda is on the Bulletin Board and also [here on the Website](https://www.tppickleballclub.org/other-files/2022annualAgenda.pdf). This is an important meeting to attend. Hope to see all of you there!

**--BASH Tickets**. Mark your calendars!! Location - Lodge on March 11 at 5:30p, $20pp. To purchase the few remaining tickets, contact Cathi Ellingson at 414-217-0232 or cathi2418@gmail.com.

Show visitors how much fun we have playing pickleball together while demonstrating what pickleball in TP is all about. 

See you at the Courts!

TPPC Pickleball Board